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27/03/2026

26/03/2026

Octopus sees a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war

The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.

25/03/2026

UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g8x7q4l8go

The group says the country "urgently" needs to produce its own oil and gas to secure supplies.

24/03/2026

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive

Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months.

21/03/2026

Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg4540d0g4o

People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

20/03/2026

Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July

Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.

19/03/2026

Gas prices in UK and Europe soar after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran -

The US "knew nothing" about an Israeli attack on the South Pars gas field, the US president says, but warns Tehran against further retaliation.

19/03/2026

Why does gas set the price of electricity – and is there an alternative?

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A surge in gas prices triggered by the Iran war has caused a knock-on spike...

19/03/2026

Tesla wins approval to supply electricity to British households

Tesla Energy Ventures has been granted a licence to provide electricity to households and businesses in England, Wales and Scotland.

17/03/2026

Domestic Energy bills: What is happening to gas and electricity prices? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdd29v8mp9jo

Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

13/03/2026

Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says UK Government

Ed Miliband says the competition watchdog is primed to intervene if firms use the oil price shock to "rip off" customers.

10/03/2026

G7 to take 'necessary measures' to support energy supplies https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c79542n0grwo?app-referrer=deep-link

Finance ministers and the IEA discussed options for stabilising oil prices which surpassed $100.